Arriving to a hoard of excited children and an ominous line of driver ants in the bathroom, we made it! The children, we greeted with hugs, high-fives, and wide smiles. The driver ants received a less jovial greeting--we let them take to their path and, eventually, they found their way out of the house.
It has been sweet catching up with the kids. Yesterday was spent overcoming jet-lag, playing soccer, teaching new games and talking about everything we've missed in each other's lives in the last year.
Today, we were off and running. Two days of teacher workshops began this morning as we discuss how Jesus views children and how that should play out in the classroom. Our reading incentive program also kicked off today. The kids are geeked! They are ready to read and, even more so, get to the beach when they meet their team's goal. Later this afternoon, we will meet with the student leaders that will be planning the outreach trip to Peter Sayklon's Orphanage. They are excited to return again this year and I've been hearing talk of Samson, Gideon, or the Prodigal Son for stories to share. It should be good! :)
While the well is up and in working order (which means we can bathe regularly and wash clothes), the generator definitely bit the dust last night. While we can do without electricity, it does make life easier. As a team we are praying through buying a new one. Please pray along with us on this!
Other than that, please pray that the team continues to work cohesively and with servant hearts, that God would protect the health of each person, and that we would continue to connect with the children and build trust so that they can trust the message we bring.
- Whitney
Praying for all of you as you share Jesus with everyone you meet!
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